Ellie Goulding Debuts "Starry Eyed" (US Version)

Already a royal breakout star in the UK, Ellie Goulding is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. The British pop sensation is currently touring the US to promote her debut album "Lights." Perhaps Goulding is best known in the US for her appearance on the Tina Fey-hosted episode of "Saturday Night Live," recently, but that big crossover hit—expected by some to be UK breakout hit "Starry Eyed" has still yet to materialize. Goulding has re-filmed a new US-aimed version of her video for "Starry Eyed." She recently revealed that she likes America because she feels like "more of a free spirit" while traveling the country.
This dreamy evocation of euphoria is the second single from "Lights." Goulding explained the meaning of the song: "It's about letting go. As opposed to all the sad and depressing things I write about, I decided to write something about the joining together of people in some kind of euphoric state - be it at a festival, at a show or in a club. I wanted a song that would reach out to people of every background and every enjoyment, whether you enjoy a natural high, taking drugs, drinking or whatever. Because I'm essentially a pop artist I wanted to write a song that everyone can relate to."
Her music has been classified as "sweet, sexed-up folktronica" by Rolling Stone magazine. Goulding told the NME: "The acceptance of living in London and attaining peace of mind led to tracks like 'Starry Eyed,' because I could finally write something more fun. It's a mixture of things, little memories from my childhood, and it's [about] having intimacy with someone or sharing something like an experience and being in a euphoric state. 'Starry Eyed' is just everybody feeling the same thing, nothing else really matters. Everything goes out the window when you're in this state that I'd like to be in all the time. It's a feeling of euphoria, really."
About the inspiration for the video, she said: "I wanted it to be quite simple and down-to-earth to keep focus on the song. I guess it's just me kind of feeling the vibes. I wanted to be able to have freedom, which I literally do when I float in the air." The Dugan O'Neal-directed new clip packs heaps of romance with a glowing and gorgeous Goulding gazing at the stars with her bright baby blues while holding on to her handsome partner. The new version replaces the choreography of the original with a picnic and a love interest.